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Host/Virus Interaction

Transmission of FMD

 

Direct Contact

 

 

Ninety five percent of outbreaks of FMD are probably the result of direct contact between infected and susceptible animals.

Infected animals release virus in all excretions and secretions, including ruptured vesicles.

   


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